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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.06, 288.96 and 124.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.06, 288.96 and 124.41 is: 186.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.06 : 288.96 = 124.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.06/288.96 = 124.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.06x = 288.96 × 124.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.06x = 35,949.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,949.51/193.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.21

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